Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City - Paul Williams (40-2, 27 KOs), who returned for the first time since the crushing knockout loss to Sergio Martinez, won a terrible majority decision over previously undefeated Erislandy Lara (16-1-1, 10 KOs). The scores were 114-114 for a draw, 115-114 and 116-114 for Williams. The crowd, and even Williams' corner, felt they were losing the fight. Lara appeared to be the clear winner to most ringside observers, and HBO had Lara as the clear winner on their unofficial scorecards.